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BN05 YMV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 106,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 106,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 98,035 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,867 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 91,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 90,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 82,992 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 82,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 74,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,682 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 22,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,122 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BN05 YMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 YMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YMV registered?

BN05 YMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 YMV safe to buy?

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